BARCO to host first annual Barctoberfest

Monday, September 23, 2013

Boyertown Area Responsible Canine Owners (B.A.R.C.O.) announces its first annual Barctoberfest to be held Saturday Sept. 28, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Boyertown Community Park.

Being billed as, ‘The Biggest Dog Party of the Year!’ - The goal of this event it to educate local citizens on responsible canine ownership, while introducing them to the B.A.R.C.O. organization. Vicki Marsh, President of B.A.R.C.O. states that, “We are thrilled to promote responsible dog ownership with our Barctoberfest.”

There will be a variety of educational and fun activities and services available throughout the day including; $10 Rabies clinic by Patt Animal Hospital, dog contests, free dog toe nail trims by Fuzzy Days, scavenger hunt, K9/Human Blood drive, reduced cost microchipping by Dr. Shreves from Pottsgrove Animal Hospital , rescues on site with adoptable dogs, an off leash play area, free Rita’s pupscicles, Canine Good Citizen (CGC), a Disc Dog demonstration and live music by Fade Into The Black. In addition, there will be a large variety of dog-themed vendors and food for sale. Vicki Marsh reports, “We are so excited that we have received such a huge response from vendors, rescues, and veterinarians to come out and participate in our first annual Barctoberfest.”

The park is located on S. Madison Street in Boyertown. All area residents and their well-behaved dogs (on leash) are invited to attend. There is no entrance fee for the event.

B.A.R.C.O. is a volunteer, community driven organization whose goal is to establish and maintain a safe, fenced-in, off-leash area (dog park) where well behaved canines, their owners and friends can exercise in a clean and safe environment. They also plan to raise the funds needed to create and maintain this area, so as not to be a financial burden on local municipalities. The organization strives to provide a means of communication to promote responsible dog ownership and recreation within the local community.

For more information on Barctoberfest or B.A.R.C.O. call Vicki Marsh at 610-741-4402.